Hardmen (and Hardwomen) Are Made – Not Born

Hardmen (and Hardwomen) Are Made – Not Born

For anybody new to the sport, there is something quite, let’s be kind here—intimidating—about triathletes. They seem to spring fully formed from the womb, complete with wetsuit and attitude, and the idea that mere mortals could aspire to anything as lofty as a...
Making a Balls of It: Energy Snacks the Hardman Way

Making a Balls of It: Energy Snacks the Hardman Way

I was in a cafe recently and spotted some pretty grim-looking, bite-size chunks of what looked like dirty putty on the counter. They were labelled energy balls, and I couldn’t take my eyes off them—not because they looked even vaguely appetising, but because...